Mercedes drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli have received a one-place grid drop each for a Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying infraction.
Russell loses his front-row spot to Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, while Alpine driver Pierre Gasly is promoted to fourth on the grid at Antonelli’s expense.
After Q2 was red flagged for a crash for Haas driver Esteban Ocon, both Mercedes drivers were sent out into the pitlane before race control had announced a restart time, which is not allowed by the sporting regulations. As such both Mercedes drivers receive a one-place grid drop for Sunday’s grand prix.
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Filip Cleeren
Formula 1
George Russell
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
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